Post #396619 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Jul 25, 2008 9:57 PM

On 2008-07-25 18:31, surfintiki wrote:

C'mon Tama, a little Youtube action?!

Those you-tube links you added pretty well sum it up: spin those diamond tools, run a dribble of water on them & get to work.. Youll need to add a sheild/s to stop the water spray from totally soaking everything and/or wear a raincoat or towels. As time has gone by Ive discovered the speed of the tool doesnt really matter, just ensure that the water is keeping it well lubed/cooled - if you get dry dust or a glowing tool then you need more water. For handpiece work, allow a trickle to fall directly onto your work and over a sink or similar (or do it outside). For larger carving wheels or 'point-carving' set-up (like the chinese example where larger piece is held against the small 'turbine-wheel' tool, water can be bought to the party via a strip of sponge sitting directly against the wheel).

Hope this helps.